Why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry create their own royal house

After months of speculation, Buckingham and Kensington palaces announced Thursday, March 14, plans for Prince Harry and Prince William to separate and create separate homes.

This decision will see the Duke and Duchess of Susbad separate from the Cambridges to create an entirely new office for communications staff and courtiers at Buckingham Palace, former Hillary Clinton campaign advisor, Sara Latham, playing the role of press secretary.

Staff members who previously worked for Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan chose to stay at Kensington Palace, concentrating their efforts on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, while William continues to prepare for his possible role as King.

Jason Knauf, former Communications Manager, was promoted to Senior Advisor to guide the Cambridges as part of their charitable initiatives, and Christian Jones, who joined the team in December 2018 as Knauf's alternate and will lead the entire communication operation.

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A statement issued by Buckingham Palace revealed that the Queen, supported by Prince Charles, had agreed to create a new household for Harry and Meghan, allowing the couple to separate and continue their philanthropic activities. "This long-anticipated move will ensure the establishment of ongoing support for the work of the Dukes and Duchesses, who will start their families and move to their official residence at Frogmore Cottage," said a spokesman for the company. Buckingham Palace.

Although several different scenarios have been considered for the new arrangements, it is the latter plan that makes the most sense for the future of both couples. "There had been talk of Harry and Meghan's team setting up in Windsor and having an office there, but it was not feasible," said one source. . BAZAAR.com.

But even though a move has been planned since last fall, today's news will always see the two brothers and their wives continuing to work side by side at Kensington Palace until Harry and Meghan's new office be finished. "It's not immediate," said a senior badistant. BAZAAR the couple's new departure, which includes hiring new private secretaries for both. "It will be a step by step process."

The most important step is for Sara Latham to officially play her role, which should happen after the birth of Harry and Meghan's first child in mid-April. The sources say BAZAAR.com that the couple are "very impatient" to start working with the communications expert, whom they met for the first time earlier this year. The couple immediately appreciated his firm but just work approach. Mr. Latham will report to the new Secretary of Communications of the Queen at Buckingham Palace, Donal McCabe.

"It's not immediate," said a senior badistant. BAZAAR.com. "It will be a step by step process."

In addition to working for Hilary Clinton's 2016 campaign, Mr. Latham has advised a number of elected officials in the United Kingdom and the United States. He was responsible for the transition for Barack Obama in 2008 and was also appointed to political positions for both President Bill Clinton and the former United Kingdom. Prime Minister Tony Blair in the 90's. She recently worked as a partner for the British public relations firm Freuds, specializing in thought leadership and goal-driven initiatives.

According to former colleagues at DC Communication Specialists – who have dual British and American citizenship – Latham is very intelligent, honest, honest and innovative. "Sara was very much loved during the 2016 campaign and is a rockstar," said a former American colleague. BAZAAR.com. "You all come to have an excellent one in London."

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Now that separate homes are official, false rumors about a feud between the two couples will surely resurface, but Kensington Palace points out that this move has long been on the cards for Harry. "The Duke of Susbad has always been planning to establish his own household once he's married," said a palace source. "This move allows the couple to focus more on the causes closest to their lives while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue on their own path."

And the work of the "Fab Four" will always continue in at least one capacity at the moment. The sources confirm BAZAAR that the Cambridges and Susbad will both remain patrons of the Royal Foundation, which William and Harry created in 2009 as an umbrella organization to carry out their charitable projects.